2026 Research Fellowship

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 3:00PM 28 July 2025 (AEST).

Research Fellowship

Aim: to build the capacity of MSH researchers to drive research that delivers impact. The Fellowship will fund protected research time for the applicant to lead research aligned with MSH strategic objectives and community needs and is intended to enhance the recipient's research track record of delivering original contributions in their field. The applicant will be required to commit a minimum 0.1 FTE to Fellowship activities.

Value: up to $200,000.00

Commencing: 1 January 2026 for min 2 years and up to 3 years

Eligibility:

  • the applicant (PI) must be a MSH employee at the time of applying and for the duration of the Fellowship
  • applicants previously or currently appointed to a Research Fellow position are not eligible to apply.
  • applicants who have previously held an externally funded Research Fellowship or will hold an externally funded Research Fellowship
    during the funding period, (for example a QH Clinical Research or Nursing and Midwifery Research Fellowship) are ineligible to apply.
  • applicants are ineligible if they have already been named CIA on a MRFF, NHMRC or ARC grant, or subsequently accepts an offer from
    the MRFF, NHMRC or ARC in relation to a grant application submitted in 2025.

To submit an eligible and competitive application please read the 2026 MSH RSS Funding Guidelines for full criteria and eligibility.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the application form, please contact us on 07 3443 8057 during business hours or email MSH-Grants@health.qld.gov.au and quote your submission number.

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